Story: Grow your own Wasabi and Horseradish
Episode: 11
Presenter: David Van Berkel
Air Date: 16 May 2026

David gives some advice on how to grow your own Wasabi and Horseradish plant.

• Wasabi is a highly prized edible plant known for its fresh heat and subtle flavour.
• True wasabi grows best in cool, shady conditions and performs well in pots or damp garden areas.
• Horseradish is the main ingredient in around 80 percent of commercial wasabi pastes.
• Horseradish is a tougher and more vigorous plant than true wasabi, making it well suited to veggie gardens.
• Both wasabi and horseradish are productive edible plants that can be harvested repeatedly while continuing to grow.
• Freshly grated real wasabi loses much of its flavour within about 15 minutes.
• Growing your own wasabi allows you to enjoy the freshest and strongest flavour straight from the garden.
• Garden Express is offering both a traditional wasabi plant and a horseradish plant together as a home gardening pack.

For more information, head to:
www.gardenexpress.com.au/shop/the-garden-gurus/